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Review on High-Quality Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED πŸ“· Lens with Vibration Reduction and Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras by Jhalak Mehra ᠌

Revainrating 3 out of 5

It's not quite what I expected, overall it's ok.

As I developed as a photographer, like many others, I switched from a Nikon Nikkor 18-105 to a Nikon Nikkor 16-85 VR. At first, I was pleased with this decision. Yet as my professional expertise increased and I switched to lenses that had a constant distance, I began to recognize that both approaches had similar drawbacks. The most significant drawback is that focal lengths greater than 60–70 mm are notoriously difficult to work with since they produce images of lower quality. In a similar vein, 16 mm is not overly cheerful. The best quality range is anywhere between 20 and 50 millimeters. My expectations are higher than typical when it comes to a lens; when I'm doing serious work, I utilize prime lenses, and I also crop the edges. I am the first to admit that in your day-to-day life, you will most likely not notice what it is that I am writing about. I purchased a more affordable lens of a similar type from a different brand (which I will not advertise) because I plan to take pictures while traveling. This lens has an interestingly high aperture ratio. My testing indicate that the overall image quality is comparable to or even superior to that of the original. And nothing that this lens has a focal length range of 17-70 mm. Therefore, a discerning photographer will not use a range on Nikon that is greater than 70 millimeters. The Nikon Nikkor 16-85 VR is a travel zoom that combines versatility and satisfactory quality. Because of the relatively high price, which does not justify the purchase of this particular model, he receives a grade of "C." The 18-200 and the 18-250 are already making a joke out of the purchasers.

Pros
  • Wide angle 16mm. Better than Nikon Nikkor 18-105 for vignetting
Cons
  • Not much of an improvement over the Nikon Nikkor 18-105 lens